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Developer Tools Eternal Aum LLCΒ· 8 min readΒ· 2025-04-05

10 Browser-Based Developer Tools Every Developer Should Bookmark

The best developer tools are open when you need them. These 10 browser-based utilities belong in every developer's workflow.

The most valuable tools in a developer's workflow are often the smallest. They eliminate the friction of repetitive micro-tasks β€” decoding a token, formatting a response, generating a test ID β€” without requiring a context switch away from the work that matters.

1. JSON Formatter and Validator

Paste any API response or config file and instantly see it indented, structured, and validated. Catches syntax errors with precise position data. Open JSON Formatter β†’

2. Base64 Encoder/Decoder

JWT payload inspection, Basic Auth header construction, data URI verification. Both directions, instantly, no server contact. Open Base64 Tool β†’

3. UUID Generator

Seed scripts, test fixtures, idempotency keys β€” up to 100 UUID v4 values at once, copied with one click. Open UUID Generator β†’

4. Password Generator

Environment secrets, staging API keys, session tokens β€” cryptographically randomised, transmitted nowhere. Open Password Generator β†’

5. QR Code Generator

Open staging URLs on physical devices without typing. Share demo URLs at presentations. PNG downloaded in seconds. Open QR Generator β†’

6. Text Case Converter

Database column β†’ camelCase variable β†’ PascalCase class β†’ kebab-case CSS, all in one click. Open Text Case Converter β†’

7. Markdown Previewer

README files, PR descriptions, and documentation with live side-by-side HTML preview. Open Markdown Previewer β†’

8. Image Compressor

Any image added to a README or documentation should be compressed first. 3MB β†’ 200KB with no visible quality loss. Open Image Compressor β†’

9. Word Counter

Documentation, changelogs, and commit messages have length considerations. Real-time word, character, and reading time stats. Open Word Counter β†’

10. Unit Converter

Milliseconds to seconds, bytes to kilobytes, metres to feet β€” precise results with plain-text display. Open Unit Converter β†’

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